Sermons by Scripture

June 9, 2024 Mario Villella

Part 1: Putting Your ”I” out

Humility

Part 1 of "Humility" Phil 2:3, 2 Tim 3:2 and others. This introduction to our series on humility covers an overview of what the Bible says about self-esteem and self-love.

May 5, 2024 Mario Villella

The Price Tag Sermon

Stand-Alone Sermons (2024)

The Price Tag Sermon. Philippians 2:3-8. A sermon about how God wants us to value other human beings.

April 16, 2023 Doug Davison

Spiritual Workouts

Stand-Alone Sermons (2023)

"Spiritual Workouts" is a stand alone sermon from 1 Peter 1:15-16. For it is written, Be holy, because I am holy." What does the word "holy" mean? How does a person become holy? How does holiness "grow" in a Christian?

March 19, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 6: Things I’ve Learned Too

To The Married & Unmarried

Part 6 of "To the Married and Unmarried." A sermon covering three things Mario has learned about marriage.

March 5, 2023 Mario Villella

Part 4: The Role of Husbands and Wives

To The Married & Unmarried

Part 4 of "To the Married and Unmarried." A sermon on submission and love in marriage.

December 4, 2022 Mario Villella

Part 1: Taking On The Likeness of Men

Technically About Christmas

Part 1 of "Technically About Christmas," Philippians 2:5-11. Jesus humbled himself and became a human to die for us.

August 7, 2022 Mario Villella

Part 6: Relationships Were Forming

The Life of Paul: Series 2

Part 6 of "Life of Paul - Series 2," Acts 16:40 and the book of Philippians. This was the beginning of a church!

November 7, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 1: Worry

Hard Feelings

Part 1 of "Hard Feelings". Five exhortations for people who worry.

April 11, 2021 Mario Villella

Part 4: Why Does Christ’s Ascension Matter?

Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.

Part 4 of "Life. Death. Resurrection. Ascension.", Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:8-11 and many others. This sermon lists ten reasons that the ascension matters.

December 15, 2019 Mario Villella

Part 2: The Purpose of a Holy Day

Busy Christmas

Part 2 of "Busy Christmas." Philippians 2:5-11 & Exodus 12:24-27. This sermon makes the case for why we would celebrate the incarnation at Christmastime.

December 1, 2019 Mario Villella

Three Lessons on Suffering From the Life of Paul

Stand-Alone Sermons (2019)

This sermon is a bit of a journey through 3 passages on suffering from the life of Paul. In it we'll look at Philippians 2, Acts 16, and Galatians 4.

October 15, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 3: Our Role In Changing Us

A Changed Life

Part 3 of "A Changed Life" 2 Corinthians 7:1 and others. In this sermon, we focus on the Christian's role in sanctification.

October 8, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 2: The Holy Spirit’s Role In Changing Us

A Changed Life

Part 2 of "A Changed Life." Romans 15:15-16 and others.  This sermon teaches on why and how the Holy Spirit changes us.  It also reminds us that He is the source of good in our lives.

April 23, 2017 Mario Villella

Part 8: Relationships

Under The Sun

This is the eighth part of our series, "Under The Sun" - Ecclesiastes 4:1-16. In this sermon we learn a lot of things, but the main theme is the importance of relationships.

February 7, 2016 Mario Villella

Part 2: What He Does

Holy Spirit

This is the second part of the series "Holy Spirit." In this sermon, we learn about some of the things the Holy Spirit does.

November 29, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 11: A Kind of Thank You, a Couple Lessons, and a Closing

A Letter From Captivity

Part 11 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 4:10-23. In this sermon, we finish out the book of Philippians, with the topics of contentment and God's rewards.

October 26, 2015 Mario Villella

Portrait of Two Missionaries

A Letter From Captivity

In this stand-alone sermon, we learn about some things Paul said about Timothy and Epaphroditus and what those things mean for us.

October 25, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 7: Do Everything Without Grumbling and Arguing

A Letter From Captivity

Part 7 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 2:14-18. In this sermon, we discover that living for God without arguing and complaining should be done for reasons that some of us may not have even thought of.

October 18, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 6: Keep Up The Good Work

A Letter From Captivity

Part 6 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 2:12-13. For this sermon we zoom in to two verses that show us what work we are to do and what work God does in our lives.

October 11, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 5: Being Like Jesus

A Letter From Captivity

Part 5 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 2:3-11. This section gives us instructions regarding pride and selfishness and shows how Jesus humbled Himself when He came to save us.

September 13, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 1: Gratitude and Care While Imprisoned

A Letter From Captivity

Part 1 of the series, "A Letter From Captivity" Philippians 1:1-11. This is an introduction to the book of Philippians. It is also a reminder that thankfulness to God and concern for others can characterize our lives even during hard times.

August 9, 2015 Mario Villella

Portrait of Two Missionaries

Stand-Alone Sermons (2015)

In this stand-alone sermon, we learn about some things Paul said about Timothy and Epaphroditus and what those things mean for us.

August 2, 2015 Mario Villella

Part 4: A Lot of Stuff

BFF

Part 4 of the series, "BFF" Hebrews 3:12-13 and others. In this jam-packed sermon we learn a little bit about a lot of things. This sermon describes how we need each other, how to treat each other, and why.

December 21, 2014 Mario Villella

Part 1: Manger

Places Jesus Went

Part 1 of the series, "Places Jesus Went." Luke 2:1-7. This sermon covers Jesus' birth.

September 7, 2014 Mario Villella

Part 1: Worshiping God

Why We Do What We Do

This is part one of the series, "Why We Do What We Do." Matthew 22:34-39 and others. In this sermon we begin with the foundation for why we exist: to glorify God.

October 14, 2012 Mario Villella

Part 1: The Principle

The Greatest Relationship Advice Ever

This is the first part of the series, "The Greatest Relationship Advice Ever" Luke 6:31, Matthew 22:39, and others. In this sermon, we will see a consistent theme in the New Testament: You should use yourself as the standard for how you treat other people.